Ohio Enacts Bill Containing Favorable Tax Changes
On July 3, 2023, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 33, Ohio’s 2024-2025 biennial budget legislation. This new law includes changes that will affect the Commercial Activity Tax exemptions, the resident tax credit, Read More
Jul 06, 2023
Grow Your Business with Insights from a Clean & Optimized QuickBooks Account
It’s easy to get sidetracked in the day-to-day demands of running a business and let your financial reporting processes take a back seat. When used to its full potential, accounting software like QuickBooks can put Read More
Jul 06, 2023
10 Payroll Issues for Small Businesses
You may not think of your small business's payroll function as risky. But if you don't properly handle certain payroll challenges, you may risk IRS scrutiny, operational disruptions and financial losses. What should you watch Read More
Jun 27, 2023
Benchmarking to Gauge Risk in Business Valuation
Benchmarking — or comparing a company's financials to those of industry peers and its own historical performance — can provide insight into future cash flows and operating risks. Business valuation professionals use the following types Read More
Jun 27, 2023
How to Classify Information on the Statement of Cash Flows
The statement of cash flows is arguably the most misunderstood and under-appreciated part of companies' annual reports. But it can also provide valuable insight to stakeholders who understand its uses and potential weaknesses. The guidance Read More
Jun 24, 2023
Ins & Outs of Private Foundations
The term "501(c)(3) organization" — which refers to the Internal Revenue Code section governing not-for-profit entities — often is used interchangeably with "public charity." But not all 501(c)(3) organizations are public charities. Some are private Read More
Jun 19, 2023
Strategic Tax-Planning Q&As for Construction Businesses
To maximize their tax savings, construction business owners need to plan year-round. Strategic tax planning is about not only knowing which credits and deductions your company can claim, but also minding other important details. Here Read More
Jun 17, 2023
3 Signs It’s Time to Exit the Day-to-Day & Scale Your Business
A business owner’s workday is rarely idle. Especially in the early years, it’s not unusual to find an entrepreneur juggling multiple roles, both out of financial necessity and the desire to make sure everything is Read More
Jun 15, 2023
Manufacturers: If Available, Take Advantage of Sales Tax Exemptions
Manufacturers must comply with all relevant tax laws to avoid dire consequences. While the most attention is generally directed toward federal income and payroll taxes, there's another potential aspect to consider: state sales tax. The Read More
Jun 14, 2023
Financial Statement Fraud: Don’t Believe Everything You Read
Financial statements are central to understanding any business. A public company's balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement enable investors, lenders, the media and other stakeholders to value the company, forecast short- and long-term Read More
Jun 01, 2023